1.
You have finally gotten used to being weightless. It has become a comfortable feeling. You especially like floating by the window and seeing planet Earth below passing by. What are you?
Correct Answer
B. An astronaut
Explanation
The given scenario describes someone who has become accustomed to being weightless and enjoys floating by the window to see planet Earth below. This suggests that the person is in space and experiencing the feeling of weightlessness, which is a characteristic of being an astronaut.
2.
You are at the beach. The sun is scorching, which makes it hard to walk on the sand. You need to stand on your towel to stop the burning... What is the season? What time of year is it?
Correct Answer
B. Summer
Explanation
The correct answer is summer because the description mentions that the sun is scorching and it is hard to walk on the sand. These are typical characteristics of summer when the sun is at its peak and temperatures are high.
3.
The line stretched forever. People put their bags on the floor and inched them forward. Your father and you removed your shoes. There was an announcement about a gate change and a delay on an arrival from Chicago. Where might you be?
Correct Answer
A. Airport
Explanation
Based on the information given, it can be inferred that you might be at an airport. The mention of people putting their bags on the floor and the need to remove shoes suggests that you are in a security line at an airport. Additionally, the announcement about a gate change and a delay on an arrival from Chicago further supports the idea that you are in an airport.
4.
The crowd begins to roar as you make a few practice swings with the bat. The umpire calls you to hurry up. You are not in any hurry to face the most famous pitcher in history. What kind of sport are you playing?
Correct Answer
D. Baseball
Explanation
The given scenario mentions practicing swings with a bat and facing a famous pitcher, which are both specific to baseball. The mention of an umpire also indicates a sport that involves an umpire, which is common in baseball. Therefore, the sport being played in the scenario is baseball.
5.
Johnny squinted as he tried to see through the holes in the ski mask. He could only just see the large bag on the counter. The frightened woman who put it there now had both hands raised up above her head. As he took the bag off of the counter, he smiled at the woman. This gesture did not make her any less scared. Johnny ran through the first set of doors but stopped just before he got outside. Soon the windows of the building flashed with blue and red lights. Johnny quickly walked back into the building.
Who is Johnny, and what is he trying to do?
Correct Answer
B. Johnny is a thief. He is robbing a store.
Explanation
The passage describes Johnny wearing a ski mask and stealing a large bag from a counter, while the woman who put it there is frightened. This behavior and the fact that Johnny stops when he sees police lights outside strongly suggest that he is a thief robbing a store.
6.
The cherry blossoms are blooming and it is not so darn cold anymore. I don't see many people outside, but the ones I do see are wearing masks. Where are you?
Correct Answer
C. Beijing right now!
Explanation
The given answer "Beijing right now!" is the correct answer because the mention of cherry blossoms blooming and people wearing masks suggests that it is springtime in a location where wearing masks is common. Beijing is known for its cherry blossoms and the practice of wearing masks, especially during the spring season when air pollution is high. Therefore, the description aligns with the current situation in Beijing.
7.
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “I sure could use some help with these groceries”. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down when she noticed shattered glass from the window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “TOMMY!!!!” she screamed after him, as she noticed his shoes were gone.
What happened to the window?
Correct Answer
A. Tommy was outside playing baseball and accidentally broke the window
Explanation
The correct answer is Tommy was outside playing baseball and accidentally broke the window. This is evident from the information given in the passage where the shattered glass from the window is found on the living room floor and a baseball is found nearby. Additionally, the fact that Tommy's shoes are missing suggests that he ran away after breaking the window.
8.
Billy arrived at his grandmother's house at ten o'clock at night. He saw her car in the driveway and the front door was unlocked. The window was lit with a blue-flickering light. Billy can infer that:
Correct Answer
A. His grandmother was watching TV
Explanation
Based on the information provided, Billy can infer that his grandmother was watching TV because he saw her car in the driveway, the front door was unlocked, and the window was lit with a blue-flickering light. These are all indicators that his grandmother was at home and engaged in an activity that typically involves a TV.
9.
Billy held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Billy's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.” YOU can infer that:
Correct Answer
C. Billy is very young
Explanation
Billy being very young can be inferred from the fact that his father lifts him into the seat of the shopping cart and gives him the shopping list to hold. This suggests that Billy is not old enough to walk on his own or carry the shopping list himself.
10.
"Honey, I'm home!" Jimmy shouted as he waked through the door. He walked into the kitchen and put his coat and bag on the counter careful not to damage the flowers that he was carrying.
"Where are you, honey?" He asked.
"I'm upstairs!" Sarah shouted as she finished wrapping the gift. Jimmy held the flowers behind his back and crept up the stairs. Sarah tied a bow and hid the gift behind her back. Their eyes met and they smiled at each other. What relationship do Jimmy and Sarah have? AND, What special day is it?
Correct Answer
D. They are married and it is Valentines Day
Explanation
Jimmy and Sarah are married, as indicated by the use of terms like "honey" and their interaction with each other. The mention of Jimmy bringing flowers and Sarah wrapping a gift suggests that it is a special occasion. Since they are smiling at each other, it can be inferred that it is a romantic occasion, making it likely that it is Valentine's Day.
11.
Sally opened up the letter from the military department. She felt her stomach drop to the bottom of the earth before she even opened it. She knew it was news about Tony. As she read the first line, she thought of all of the lunches she had packed him and all the nights she tucked him in his bed and scared off the nighttime monsters. The man carrying the flag put his hand on her shoulder. Her tears wet the letter as she read on.
What does the letter say?
Correct Answer
B. That Tony was killed in battle
Explanation
The answer suggests that the letter informs Sally about Tony's death in battle. The mention of Sally's emotional reaction, the man carrying the flag, and her tears wetting the letter all indicate a somber and heartbreaking news, which aligns with the idea of Tony's death.
12.
Gloria was driving around the neighborhood in her pajamas. Every block she'd stop the car, hold her head out of the door, whistle, and call out "Candy! Candy! Come here girl!" Then she'd start the car again and slowly drive another block or two. Curtis sat in the passenger seat. He was looking around too, but he held his head low. "How many times have I told you to make sure that you shut and lock the door after you come in?" Curtis sighed. He felt bad.
Who is Candy and what are Gloria and Curtis doing?
Correct Answer
C. Candy is the family dog. Curtis and Gloria are out looking for Candy because she escaped
Explanation
Candy is the family dog and Gloria and Curtis are driving around the neighborhood looking for her because she escaped. This is evident from the fact that Gloria is calling out for Candy and they are slowly driving around blocks to search for her. Curtis also expresses frustration about not locking the door, indicating that Candy escaped from the house.